HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2013-04-18, Page 18PAGE 18. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, APRIL 18, 2013.Reduce emissions, be environmentally consciousNC –When you drive a vehiclethat burns fuel, such as gasoline ordiesel, the exhaust contains a com-plex mixture of gases. Many of these
gases, such as carbon dioxide,
nitrous oxide, methane, nitrogen
oxides and more, can affect human
health as well as the environment.
It’s worth thinking about this every
time we turn our vehicle’s ignition
key.Tailpipe emissions can be classi-fied as Greenhouse Gases (GHG) orCriteria Air Contaminants (CAC).
GHGs include carbon dioxide
(CO2), nitrous oxide (N2O), and
methane (CH4). These emissions
from light duty vehicles have recent-
ly been regulated in Canada.
CACs include carbon monoxide
(CO), nitrogen oxides (NOx), sul-phur oxides (SOx), volatile organiccompounds (VOC), particulate mat-ter (PM), and ammonia (NH 3).
Research shows that if each one of
us adopted a few fuel-efficient driv-
ing techniques, we could prevent
more than a thousand kilograms of
CO2 from entering the atmosphere
while also saving hundreds of dol-
lars annually in fuel costs.According to Natural ResourcesCanada, we can all help by:• Driving less and instead choos-
ing to walk, cycle, use public transit,
and carpool.
• Adopting fuel-efficient driving
habits, such as: accelerating gently,
maintaining a steady speed, antici-
pating traffic and coasting to decel-
erate.
• Reducing our speed. For exam-
ple, going from 100 to 120 kilome-
tres/hour (km/h) burns 20 per cent
more fuel.
• Maintaining proper tire pressure.Under-inflating tires by only eightpsi (56 kPa) takes 10,000 kilometresoff the lifespan of the tire and can
reduce your vehicle’s fuel consump-
tion by up to four per cent.
• Avoiding idling. If you’re going
to be stopped for more than 60 sec-
onds – except in traffic – turn the
engine off. The average vehicle
wastes more than 250 millilitres of
fuel for every 10 minutes it idles.
More information on becoming
fuel-conscious consumers is avail-
able at www.vehicles.gc.ca
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the course of a snowy winter, so a
power washing will help remove
excess salt, sand or dirt and help the
car run more smoothly.
• Get the vehicle a tune-up. A
tune-up, including an oil change,
should be part of your pre-trip plan-
ning. Make sure winter hasn’t
caused any damage to the vehicle’s
body and ask your mechanic to per-
form a thorough inspection of the
vehicle’s suspension and brakes. If
any problems arise, address them
before embarking on your road
trip.
• Subscribe to a roadside assis-
tance program. Roadside assistance
programs, whether it’s CAA or a
program offered through your insur-
ance company, provide a measure of
security to road-trippers. Many road-
side assistance programs provide
variety of emergency assistance for
members, including:
• towing service if your vehicle
cannot start or operate safely
• battery service if your car’s bat-
tery needs a jump
• flat tire service if you get a flat
tire and don’t have a spare or cannot
change the tire yourself
• fuel delivery service if your car
runs out of gas
• lockout service if you lock your
keys in the car.
These services can act as a safety
net should an issue arise when
you’re on the road and far away from
home or far away from a service sta-
tion. Keep your membership card in
your wallet and store their customer
service number in your cellular
phone should you accidentally lose
your membership card or lock it
inside your car.
• Invest in a road navigation sys-
tem. A road navigation system can
be your best friend, helping you find
your way in places with which you
are unfamiliar. Road navigation sys-
tems can alert you to traffic condi-
tions while providing directions and
alternate routes. Some systems will
even alert you to nearby filling sta-
tions, lodging or restaurants.
2006 Ford Ranger XL -grey, 4L, V6, air, cruise, bucket seats, ext. cab, 4x4,
271,603 kms .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,995.
2006 VW Jetta TDI -grey, 1.9L, turbo diesel, loaded, 5 spd. standard, 4 dr.,
sunroof, 319,453 kms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10,995.
2005 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT -silver, 3.8L, V6, DVD/TV, 7 pass.,
loaded, 194,380 kms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,495.
2005 Ford Escape XLT -red, 3L, V6, loaded, 2WD, 189,706 kms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,995.
2005 GMC Sierra SLE Z71 -black/silver, 5.3L, 4x4, ext. cab, loaded,
new transmission with only 50,000 kms., 290,081 kms .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,995.
2004 Mazda 6 -green, 2.3L, loaded, 4 dr., cloth interior, 190,094 kms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,795.
2003 Ford Taurus LX -red, 3L, V6, loaded, 4 dr., 201,714 kms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,995.
2003 Ford F150 Lariat Super Crew -black, 5.4L, V8, loaded, 4x4, 4 dr.,
super crew, 232,450 kms .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,995.
2003 Dodge Dakota Sport -black, 3.9L, V6, club cab, 2WD, loaded,
w/capper, 209,108 kms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,995.
2003 Ford Escape XLT -white, 3L, V6, loaded, 4x4, leather, sunroof, 217,037 kms .. . . . . $5,495.
2003 Ford Escape XLT -red, 3L, V6, loaded, 4x4, leather, sunroof, 155,627 kms . . . . . . . $6,495.
2002 Oldsmobile Alero -maroon, 3.4 L, V6, loaded, 4 dr., 192,613 kms.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,795.
2002 VW Jetta GLS -silver, 2L, 5 spd., loaded, 4 dr., 206,118 kms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,995.
2002 Chev S10 LS -red, 4.3L, V6, loaded, crew cab, 4 dr., 4x4, 265,316 kms. . . . . . . . . . $5,995.
2002 GMC Sierra SLE Z71 -white, 5.3L, 4x4, ext. cab, loaded, 230,456 kms. . . . . . . . . . . $6,995.
2001 Saturn SL 1 -maroon, 4 cyl., loaded 4 dr., 187,395 kms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,995.
2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo -grey, 4.7L, V8, loaded, 4x4, sunroof, 227,975 kms.$4,495.
2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo -white, 4L, loaded, 4x4, 223,383 kms. . . . . . . . . . . . $4,495.
2001 Ford F150 XLT -silver, 4.6L, V8, 2WD, 4 dr., loaded, 298,047 kms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,495.
2000 VW Jetta GLS -silver, 2L, 5 spd., leather, loaded, 4 dr., new tires,
sunroof, 225,808 kms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,995.
1998 VW Jetta TDI -blue, 1.9L, turbo diesel, air, cruise, power locks,
5 spd. standard, 4 dr., 405,261 kms... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,995.
1998 GMC 1500 Sierra -green, V8, auto, ext. cab, short box, loaded, 2WD, 259,786 kms.$3,495.
1997 Chrysler Sebring -black, 2.5L, V6, leather int., 2 dr. loaded,
convertible, 287,233 kms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,995.
1984 Rampage -neon green, 4 cyl, auto, 169,950 kms.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,295.
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